but it really depends on when you go. if you get there before 830 or 9 its usually decent. anything after that is crazy. if its a nice day, they do have outside seating, so that helps keep the wait down.

MelicharSux wrote:I'm going to see The Book of Mormon with my family on Saturday night at the Benedum Center. Any recommendations on where to go for dinner beforehand nearby? I've never gone to dinner in Pittsburgh anywhere really. I don't really have a preference for type of food but something decent but not too expensive. Thanks.

NOLA in Market Square is wonderful.

That it is.

I'd recommend reservations. I got a group of 11 going Saturday before the Clapton show and when I called, they were pretty close to being booked.

MelicharSux wrote:I'm going to see The Book of Mormon with my family on Saturday night at the Benedum Center. Any recommendations on where to go for dinner beforehand nearby? I've never gone to dinner in Pittsburgh anywhere really. I don't really have a preference for type of food but something decent but not too expensive. Thanks.

NOLA in Market Square is wonderful.

That it is.

I'd recommend reservations. I got a group of 11 going Saturday before the Clapton show and when I called, they were pretty close to being booked.

NOLA is not inexpensive for dinner...

Not many places that are both inexpensive and not burger joints. Braddock's in the Renaissance is ok and not particularly pricey, but not the best place I ever ate. If you like Thai, Lemongrass Cafe is pretty good. If you are interested in appetizers/tapas, Bossa Nova has a small menu and is a great place for a drink but is a hike, Olive or Twist is a great little spot that is nearby.

If burgers are ok... Winghart's could ruin you for any other burger. The guy is a butcher & Shipwreck hand selects the booze. Nothing else like it.

This has been probably been mentioned earlier in the thread, but I went to the Penn Ave. Fish Company downtown for dinner on Saturday and thought it was fantastic. I got grilled cobia and my wife got several sushi roles. The quality of the fish was outstanding in everything we had. I'd say the main entrees are a little overpriced, but the sushi is a bit of a bargain, so it kind of evens out.

I know this has been mentioned, but I'd add another thumbs up for the Meat and Potatoes brunch. We showed up without reservations (probably 5 minutes before opening) and were apparently pretty lucky to get a seat at the bar.